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Autumn 2010, two Japanese Manga artists, Chie Kutsuwada and Inko decided to start personification of tube stations in London.

Here in Go♥Go Metro!, you might have a chance to meet your local station in person...?!

Check out who they are and what they're up to!


Saturday, January 22, 2011

The king by the river - Waterl0o




Here comes one of the busiest stations in Europe, Waterl0o!
He is also famous for the song "Waterloo Sunset" by the Kinks as well as a historical location for "the battele of Waterloo". Some people might also know him from the fact that he was an international station for Eurostar till 2007.

Due to the full house, he had to give up taking the international service, and passed on to St Pancras. The international station became called St Pancras international, and he is under a good care of two brothers - King's Cross & St Pancras.

His great personality is much loved by other stations, as Baker Street says, who has been his close friend for 105 years! This over 100 years of Baker - loo friendship seems still very much alive.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Happy Birthday King's X!


On 10th January in 1863, one of the busiest stations, King's X station was born, now it's named King's X St Pancras.
I'm always amazed just thinking about that they have been seeing numerous events in their long history including two World Wars.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Coconut milk tea with pearls


It's very nice! You can try at some Chinese restaurants in China Town near Leicester Sq. station.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Leicester & Tottenham


Leicester is the second tallest man among all stations. The first is taken by Angel station in 1992!

Thanks for the info!!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

It's only a name


Poor Embank₥ent, he had to change his name so many times...
1870 - Charing ₡ross
1906 - Embank₥ent
1914 - Charing ₡ross(Embank₥ent)
1915 - Charing ₡ross
1974 - Charing ₡ross Embank₥ent
1976 - Embank₥ent

(source: 'What's in a name?' by Cyril M. Harris)

Monday, December 27, 2010

A man with a depth, Embank₥ent


A man who used to known as so many different names.
Finally he settled down with the current name, "Embank₥ent", but Tottenham ₡ourt Road has never been bothered remembering it.
The man with the depth, as other stations say that he sometimes goes off to a riverside and quietly sit down on a bench into his thought. He doesn't speak much but as you get know him better, you'll find more about his character.

His peaceful life sometimes hilariously ruined by Tottenham ₡ourt Road, Leicester $quare and ₱iccadilly Circus. XD

I wonder if Victoria ever realised that he secretly in love with her...?

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Season's greetings from metro girls


These two ladies (stations) were born on 24th December (do not ask their age!), so they are not only celebrating the festive season, but being doubly joyful for their own birthday!